Replying To WanPintWin:  "Fágfaidh muid ag a sin é. We've strayed well off topic. I'd be hard-pressed to argue that misspelled Irish names are part of an Anti GAA Agenda.
One thing that might be closer to the original topic, is the impact of the best ladies footballers going to play in the AFLW.
This issue has been spoken about on the men's side of course, but the numbers going are lower, as the AFL standard is very high as it's been in existence for well over 100 years and professional for decades. It's harder for lads to make the grade as a result.
Since the ladies game is relatively new in Australia, the depth is much less than the men's game. As a result, our ladies footballers are at a relatively much higher standard and the opportunity is there for a huge number of them to be successful and make teams. I believe almost 25% of their All-Australian team for 2025 were Irish players. A good number of Irish played for the teams in the grand final.
It's a brilliant opportunity for the players to play sport professionally, and while the money wouldn't be hectic yet, it's a challenge a lot of young athletes would love to take on. The lifestyle element would also be a big pull, I'm sure.
Ladies football has grown massively in this country over the past 20 years. The amount of girls playing the sport underage has rocketed. The question is, will losing the best talent stifle the game in Ireland? If so, I don't think anything can be done about it anyway. Some players will choose to go and the best of luck to them. As the game grows in Australia and more women start playing, the level domestically may rise, which might reduce the demand for Irish players slightly, but that would take some time."

Replying To BrehonBlonde:  "He's a local, former player and involved last year as No2. He's a fit lad and knows plenty about S&C and a fair bit about football. And his greatest attribute will be on the budget."

Replying To jacktheboy:  "Over 2 million to run County teams this year, where will it end and how will it end."